To discuss:
The definition of immune system; the two distinguishing characteristics of adaptive immunity.
Introduction:
The lymphatic system or immune system that consists of a group of cells or immune cells inhabits in all the organs of the body. The lymphatic system includes lymphatic organs and group of lymphatic tissues involved in the immune system.
Acquired immunity is also called as adaptive immunity. The adaptive immune system is highly composed of specialized immune cells. It has a specific process to destroy the pathogen. After an initial immune response, it creates an immunological memory to a specific antigen or a pathogen. It consists of cell-mediated immunity and humoral immunity.
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